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Leaders must foster professional curiosity and challenge to improve child protection, finds review

Community Care

The panel, which examined 393 cases, found an over-optimism concerning parents’ capacity to give safe care and an over-reliance on parental self-report, with missed “opportunities” to triangulate this information with that from other sources.

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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. It’s easy to understand, engaging, and journeys with you along your discovery. We want something in a fun and engaging way. The theory comes across in a light-hearted, engaging manner. Just try them today! If not, put it down.

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Finley Boden: professionals should have protected baby murdered by his parents, review finds

Community Care

Though the inquiry stressed that Stephen Boden and Shannon Marsden were responsible for the 10-month-old’s death on Christmas Day, 2020 – for which they were jailed for life last year – it said practitioners knew that the couple posed a risk of significant harm to him.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior. A bully is someone that deliberately acts out verbally or physically in an aggressive manner towards others with the intent to cause harm, fear, or distress. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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Child protection social work: Abolish or reform?

Reimagining Social Work

This week I have had the good fortune to participate in the US-based (Denver-Colorado) Kempe Centre International Virtual Conference: A CALL TO CHANGE CHILD WELFARE. She advocated for child welfare to be radically re-imagined with an emphasis on what can be learned from parent / survivor and community-led initiatives. Scott, 2006, p.1).

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Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Essay Sample

Social Work Haven

P enjoys going out for a meal, attending and engaging in church activities, colouring, painting and talking about her childhood memories. Necessary to prevent harm and proportionate to risk of harm. Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books.